In previous articles, the effect that good recovery has on performance has been highlighted from a physiological point of view. But what if we look at the situation from a…
CrossFit as a sport has been developed to train all areas of physical condition: strength, speed, endurance and mobility, and it includes elements from for example gymnastics and Olympic weightlifting….
TV, newspapers, books and the internet are full of guidelines and research results about how we should live: how to manage stress, what to eat and drink, how to sleep…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Shift work, night shifts and irregular working hours can represent significant health risks for employees. Sleep deprivation and sleeping disorders are common risk factors in shift workers (Härmä & Sallinen…
Satu TuominenExercise Physiologist & Wellness Specialist, Firstbeat
I recently spent almost 2 weeks travelling in the US, meeting Firstbeat’s partners, providing Lifestyle Assessment feedback and attending a seminar. Here are a few notes from the road: 1)…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
A test or a measurement itself does not make you healthy. The measurement results are like a map that shows where you stand in terms of well-being. Lifestyle Assessment results…
Jaakko KotisaariWellness Specialist, Firstbeat
Johanna Gustafsson had been dreaming about climbing Mount Everest since she was a child. Many people dream about this adventure but for Johanna, it ended up being more than a…
In autumn the new season has started or is about to start for many team sports. The tight game rhythm during the next 9 months sets huge challenges for teams…
After a hot summer and the summer holiday season, it is time to head back to work and face our everyday routines and schedules. Fall is the time of new…
Jaakko KotisaariWellness Specialist, Firstbeat
At the beginning of July Team Firstbeat participated the biggest annual adventure competition in Finland, the Rokua Geopark XTREME 24h Challenge. The idea of the race is to complete the track…
Jaakko KotisaariWellness Specialist, Firstbeat
July is a very traditional summer holiday month in Finland, and July-August in many other countries, with offices closing and the general pace of life slowing down. Firstbeat stays open…
Tiina HoffmanExercise Physiologist & Master Trainer, Firstbeat
Hello readers! My name is Arno Laitinen and I’m a 26-year-old ”semi-pro” hammer thrower from Jyväskylä, Finland. I represent the local track and field club Jyväskylän Kenttäurheilijat. I attended my…
Arno LaitinenGuest Author, Hammer thrower, Jyväskylän Kenttäurheilijat